David Wilkinson appointed to the Order of Canada
Dr. David Wilkinson, CHBE Professor and Canadian Research Chair in Clean Energy and Electrochemical Technologies (Tier 1), has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to electrochemical science and engineering, particularly the ongoing development of fuel cell technology. Dr. Wilkinson was appointed to the Order of Canada on November 27th, 2020. Due […]
Dr. Joe R. Zhao Elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
The Canadian Academy of Engineering has announced the election of Dr. Joe R. Zhao, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE) among the new Fellows for 2020. His citation reads: Dr. Joe R. Zhao is an exceptionally creative engineer with outstanding contributions […]
Mangrove Water Technologies Wins $3 Million Grant in Global Carbon Reduction Competition
Congratulations to Mangrove Water Technologies! Mangrove Water Technologies, a new UBC spin-off company, will receive up to $3 million to help commercialize a technology developed at UBC that simultaneously converts carbon dioxide and saline wastewater into value-added chemicals and reusable water. Its economic and environmental impacts could be considerable. Formed by past and present members […]